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Emperor Reizei (Reizei-tenn, June 12, 950 - November 21, 1011) was
the 63rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of
succession. Reizei's reign spanned the years from 967 through 969.
Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name
(his imina) was Norihira-shinn . Norihira-shinn was the second son
of Emperor Murakami. His mother, Empress Yasuko, was a daughter of
minister of the right Fujiwara no Morosuke. Soon after his birth he
was appointed as crown prince. This decision was supposedly made
under the influence of Morosuke and his brother Fujiwara no
Saneyori who had seized power in the court.